[GND-Tech] Cooler Master HAF-XM Review

boredgunner · May 13, 2012

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Cooler Master has recently released the little brother to the other members of the HAF lineup, titled the HAF XM. The HAF series has been around a few years, and since the start, Cooler Master has been releasing several revisions based on the design of the original HAF case. All of the products in this series are geared towards gamers, overclockers and PC hardware enthusiasts. They are known for for their abundant features and high quality. So before even starting the review, at first glance, we have high hopes for the HAF XM. But lets just see if it lives up to the name.

Supposedly, according to Cooler Master this case falls in the mid tower category, but looking at the product dimensions, this is probably the largest mid tower case on the market, measuring larger than other full tower cases ( 9.9 x 20.9 x 22.8 inches). Regardless of it's size, at first glance this case seems to pack almost every feature we could think of including internal support for a 240mm radiator for all your water cooling needs.

http://www.gnd-tech.com/content/894-Cooler-Master-HAF-XM-Review/view/1

Robilar · May 13, 2012

I like it (mind you I had a HAF X and liked it as well). Wish they have mounted a carrying handle on (like the Scout or Storm Trooper). Would make it much more portable if needed.

rgrwng · May 13, 2012

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The HAF XM has an MSRP of 9.99 USD and comes with a 2 year warranty.

i hope this is not a typo. would make a great case!

Insomnium · May 13, 2012

Finally rid of the agressive look!
Not bad.

boredgunner · May 13, 2012

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Originally Posted by rgrwng

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The HAF XM has an MSRP of 9.99 USD and comes with a 2 year warranty.

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i hope this is not a typo. would make a great case!

Nope it's not a typo! It's another kind of error relating to either the article editor or VB. The MSRP is either $129 or $139 if I remember correctly.

xxbassplayerxx · May 13, 2012

Decent review and a decent case... Bit big for a mid tower though.

Also, they should read over their articles before posting them. There are quite a bit of typos in there.

_GTech · May 13, 2012

OP needs a PHOTO...

Now my lazy azz has to actually go read the article..

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Overall: 97/100

Pfft, looks flimsy and cheap...

I don't think this thing is anywhere near on par with the best cases made so 97/100 = FAIL!!!!

kzone75 · May 13, 2012

hmmm The HAF-XM or the Storm Trooper..? I already have a Storm Sniper and HAF X. Need moar!

Faint · May 13, 2012

This is definitely my next case.

armourcore9brker · May 13, 2012

Came in expecting a mATX case similar to the HAF series.
Disappointed.

Eustia · May 13, 2012

I would prefer side window instead of side fan mount panel

Xevv · May 13, 2012

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Originally Posted by Eustia

I would prefer side window instead of side fan mount panel

They really just should let you pick imo.

I personally would rather have the fan.

Also nice to see they went with the button release panel thing some corsair cases have.

Rubers · May 13, 2012

Noooooooooooooo!! More HDD bays

I'd feel obliged to fill them!

That case looks awesome.

SchmoSalt · May 13, 2012

Wayyyyy too much plastic for my liking. What is it with Cooler Master and plastic? I'd be attracted to their cases if they made them mainly out of steel and AL.

tombom · May 14, 2012

This case looks great, but at 50 dollars more, the switch 810 is the better choice. I'd go with the 912 over this and tbh, they could have made the haf 912 as good as this case if they wanted to.

WorldExclusive · May 14, 2012

I see innovation is an afterthought at CM.
HAF this and that.

Darkpriest667 · May 14, 2012

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Originally Posted by _GTech

OP needs a PHOTO...

Now my lazy azz has to actually go read the article..

Pfft, looks flimsy and cheap...
I don't think this thing is anywhere near on par with the best cases made so 97/100 = FAIL!!!!

What case are you running? I have a HAF 932 and SpeedySteve (another OCN member) has the HAF-X and while we were building our systems all we could say about the case was "this thing is sturdy as heck!"

EDIT--- after reading the review.. the thing is made out of steel.. If steel is flimsy I'd suggest you come up with a better material or alloy to build cases out of.. Its not flimsy your judgement seems to be though.

tensionz · May 14, 2012

I like

BlackVenom · May 14, 2012

It looks nice but it's too big for what they were going for and over priced. And no window? Or is that the little thing above the mesh on the side? My 932 will be my last CM case for a bit... the install was a pain compared to the $30 NZXT Gamma. Toolless crap is a joke.
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Originally Posted by _GTech

OP needs a PHOTO...

Now my lazy azz has to actually go read the article..

This. lol

swarm87 · May 14, 2012

nice case, you could cram a lot into that. might be good for a gaming htpc with all those HDD bays

[GND-Tech] Cooler Master HAF-XM Review

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